Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 172 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
35%
18%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center often compared to?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Island City Academy, Lockwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
172 students attend Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is part of Waverly Community Schools School District.
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